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» 2009 Press Releases
The links below are PDF versions of our recent press releases. You will need the free Adobe® Reader® to view these files. Visit Adobe’s website for the latest version.
June 2009 eNEWS
» Capital One Bank receives Distinguished Partner in Education Award, Pierre Capdau eighth graders are student-authors & Pre-k & kindergarten students’ art exhibition [MORE ...]
Capital One Bank named Distinguished Partner in Education by Louisiana Department of Education
» Capital One Bank, the charter school network's founding corporate partner, has been named a 2009 Distinguished Partner in Education by the Louisiana Department of Education. The award honors organizations and individuals that contribute to the success of public schools and the academic achievement of students. [MORE ...]
Pierre Capdau Students Release First Book
» After a year of writing and editing, the eighth grade at Pierre A. Capdau-UNO Charter School has released In That We Wrote So Much & Came So Far. [MORE ...]
May 2009 eNEWS
» St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador visits UNO Charter School, Capital One hosts Financial Literacy Event, Career day allows students to envision future [MORE ...]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador and UNO discuss Early Childhood Education partnership
» La Celia A. Prince, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ambassador to the United States recently met with University of New Orleans Chancellor Timothy Ryan and officials of UNO’s College of Education and Human Development to discuss development of a partnership with St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support Early Childhood Education. [MORE ...]
April 2009 eNEWS
» Gentilly Terrace Elementary kicks off “Go Green Week”, ECHS students recognized for achievements, CEO Andre Perry honored by YLC, Students participate in pen pal exchange with Milwaukee schools [MORE ...]
UNO Charter Network Schools to conduct enrollment lottery, April 30
» The Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter School Network will conduct enrollment lotteries on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. for Pierre Capdau-UNO Charter School, Medard Nelson-UNO Charter School and Gentilly Terrace Elementary. The lotteries will be held at the Center for Energy Resources Management (CERM) – Room 438, located in UNO’s Research and Technology Park. [MORE ...]
Charter School Network students participate in pen pal exchange with students in Milwaukee, Wis.
» Geography was the theme as third and fourth graders at Pierre Capdau-UNO Charter School, Medard Nelson-UNO Charter School and Gentilly Terrace Elementary participated in Slam Dunk 2009 – year four, a student literacy program sponsored by the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, Sam’s Hope Literacy Foundation and 2009 university partner Marquette University. [MORE ...]
Gentilly Terrace Elementary kicks off “Go Green Week”
» Gentilly Terrace Elementary is “Going Green”. The pre-K through 8th grade school has entered a groundbreaking partnership with Global Green USA, which granted $75,000 to make Gentilly Terrace the fourth Green Seed School in New Orleans. The alliance between Global Green USA and local schools including Gentilly Terrace . . . [MORE ...]
March 2009 eNEWS
» Early College High School begins transition to Thurgood Marshall ECHS at Mid City campus; Registration underway for 2009-10 school year; Charter Network students excel in debate competition [MORE ...]
Early College High School begins transition to Thurgood Marshall ECHS
» This summer, Pierre Capdau-UNO Early College High School will complete a transformation when it adds a senior class and acquires a new name – becoming Thurgood Marshall-UNO Early College High School. [MORE ...]
Registration for 2009‐10 school year underway at University of New Orleans Charter Network schools
» Registration applications for classes beginning in August are available at each school’s site during the hours of 10:00 a.m. ‐ 2:00 p.m., Monday ‐ Friday. The deadline for returning registration applications is April 16, 2009. [MORE ...]
» New Orleans Debate Workshop & Tournament, March 6th & 7th On Friday, March 6, teachers and students will participate in refresher debate workshops. Then on Saturday, March 7, teams compete! [MORE ...]
College Track Presentation for 8th Grade Students and Parents
» Pierre A. Capdau-UNO Charter School Library
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
College Track is an after school program affiliated with the Urban League of Greater New Orleans that helps students who have the motivation, but lack the resources and support to obtain a college education. College Track helps students succeed in getting through high school, into college and to college graduation.
[MORE ...]
Pierre A. Capdau-UNO Charter School presents Parent Advisory Council Meeting: LEAP and Lunch
» LEAP test preparation discussion for parents of 4th and 8th graders Topics of Discussion: *Test-Taking Strategies *Pre-Test Information *Sample Test items *Questions and answers March 30,2009, 12:30 p.m. Blue Jay Café [MORE ...]
eNEWS - Capital One-UNO Charter Network Newsletter (January 2009)
» * Dual Enrollment program prepares students, delivers college experience and class credits * ECHS students go to Finance Park * Charter Network students observe historic inauguration [MORE ...]
Free Debate Workshop
Free workshop open to all teachers and students, grades 6-12
all schools welcome
» Kids want to be heard, and on January 30 and 31, New Orleans middle and high school students will acquire voices. With a free hands-on workshop, they will learn the important art of debate, and build the confidence and critical thinking skills to begin expressing themselves in a public setting. The International Debate Association (IDEA), in partnership with the Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter School Network and the National Forensic League (NFL), is holding a free, two-day workshop on the University of New Orleans campus. [MORE ...]
UNO Charter School Network to observe Obama inauguration with special events
» Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter Network schools will hold special student activities observing Tuesday’s presidential inauguration. [MORE ...]
Charter Network Announces After-School Programs
» Registration for enrichment activities begins Jan. 14, Program commences Jan. 26
Registration will begin this week for After-School Programs at Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter Network schools. Students will participate in a both academic and enrichment activities. The 90-minute after-school sessions will be held each Monday through Thursday at 4:30 p.m., incorporating a variety of experiences that will engage and challenge students.
[MORE ...]
LEAP, GEE, iLEAP Workshop
» URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
Join us for a workshop on LEAP, GEE and iLEAP.
Gain a better understanding of these high-stake tests.
When: January 15, 2009
Where: 2322 Canal St.
Time: 5:30 pm. - 6:30 p.m.
[MORE ...]
» 2008 Press Releases
The links below are PDF versions of our recent press releases. You will need the free Adobe® Reader® to view these files. Visit Adobe’s website for the latest version.
eNEWS - Capital One-UNO Charter Network Newsletter (December 2008)
» New KaBOOM! playground at Gentilly Terrace, Nelson students and staff serve Thanksgiving dinner to eldery and Charter Network CEO honored as an Unsung Hero. [MORE ...]
Medard Nelson-UNO Charter School to host Winter Wonderland
» Medard Nelson-UNO Charter School will hold a multicultural event entitled Winter Wonderland, A salute to countries around the world. It will be held Thursday, December 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Food tasting will be held from 6:00 until 7:00 pm and a musical event will be held from 7:00 until 8:00 pm.
Each Nelson class has been assigned a country to research. Students will design ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree according to the customs and traditions of their selected country. They will also prepare and serve a food item traditional to that country.
A musical program is being prepared which will focus on holiday songs with an international flare. Students and faculty members will participate in this festive program. The entire community is invited to attend this celebration and it is free of charge.
[MORE ...]
Winter Weather Update
» Capital One- UNO Charter Network schools are currently open. However, due to the winter weather conditions parents may pick up their children. Parents are asked not to bring their children to school today if they have not yet done so. [MORE ...]
Capital One-UNO Charter School Network Schools Closed Due to Weather Conditions
» Capital One-UNO Charter Network schools have been closed due to the winter weather conditions in the New Orleans area. Capital One-UNO Charter Network schools: Pierre A. Capdau Charter School Medard H. Nelson Charter School Pierre A. Capdau Early College High School Gentilly Terrace Elementary [MORE ...]
Gentilly Terrace Elementary Open House, Dec. 11
» The Capital One-UNO Charter Network will host an Open House event at Gentilly Terrace Elementary on Thursday, December 11. Attendees will receive registration information for the 2009 school year, meet the school’s principal, observe classes being taught, and take part in a question and answer session. [MORE ...]
eNEWS - Capital One-UNO Charter Network Newsletter (November 2008)
» • Open House Events continue through December • Fall Festival photos • ECHS student attends Youth Summit in Belgium • Charter Network Event Calendar [MORE ...]
UNO Charter Network to host a series of Open House events
» The Capital One-UNO Charter Network will host a series of Open House events at each of its schools beginning Thursday, November 13 at Capdau-UNO Early College High School. Open House will be held at Nelson-UNO Charter School on November 20, Capdau-UNO Charter School on December 4, and Gentilly Terrace Elementary on December 11. [MORE ...]
UNO Charter Schools to Host Fall Festivals
» Students and parents will join teachers and staff on each school’s campus for food, fun, games and other activities. The Capdau Fall Festival will also feature a haunted house. Medard Nelson-UNO Charter School, October 29, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pierre Capdau-UNO Charter School, October 31, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Gentilly Terrace Elementary, November 8, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. [MORE ...]
New Beginnings School Foundation Meeting Scheduled for October 16
» The New Beginnings School Foundation will hold its monthly Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. (Pierre Capdau-UNO Charter School, 3821 Franklin Avenue). [MORE ...]
Sept. 12 - UNO Charter Network Schools Closed
» Capital One-UNO Charter Network schools are closed today due to the impact of Hurricane Ike. [MORE ...]
Sept. 6 - UNO Charter Network Schools Ready to Re-open on Monday
» Capital One-UNO Charter Network schools will re-open on Monday morning, September 8, for a full instructional day. Charter Network schools sustained minimal damage from Hurricane Gustav. While all services will be available on Monday, we anticipate not having the full fleet of buses available. We are asking parents to drop-off and pick-up their children on Monday and Tuesday until bus service is stabilized. [MORE ...]
UNO Charter Network Schools to reopen September 8
» Capital One-UNO Charter Network schools will remain closed for the remainder of this week due to Hurricane Gustav. Classes will resume on Monday, September 8. [MORE ...]
Aug. 29 - UNO Charter Network Schools closed Monday through Wednesday due to Hurricane Gustav
» UNO Charter Network schools will be closed at dismissal of class today, and will remain closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to Hurricane Gustav. Classes are scheduled to resume on Thursday, September 4. [MORE ...]
Aug. 20 - Community Open House & Web Workshop
» Capital One-UNO Charter Network and Neighborhoods Partnership Network (NPN) are hosting a community open-house at Gentilly Terrace Elementary . . . [MORE ...]
Aug. 13 - First Day of Class 2008
» “The start of the new school year is always a special time for the community,” said Dr. Vera Triplett, Chief Operating Officer of the Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter School Network. “It offers a special opportunity for all of our partners to celebrate and encourage these important efforts. [MORE ...]
July 23 - August Parent Orientations Announced
» Parents will meet each school’s principal and teachers... [MORE ...]
Free Health Fair to Be Held at Early College High School
» July 19th Health Fair presented by New Orleans Medical Association and International Society of Hypertension in Blacks. [MORE ...]
July 11 - Capital One-UNO Charter School Network Names New Principals and Assistant Principals
» “These appointments are part of our strategic plan of creating a network of model schools to serve the children of New Orleans,” said Andre Perry . . . [MORE ...]
July 5 - UNO Early College HS Students Enter College Track Program
» College Track’s core program areas are designed to ensure that participants not only receive admission to college, but are fully prepared to succeed . . . [MORE ...]
University of New Orleans Charter Schools to Host Parent Orientations
» Parents will meet each school’s principal and teachers. They will also have the opportunity to . . . [MORE ...]
June 30 - Vera Triplett named Chief Operating Officer of Capital One-UNO Charter School Network
» Vera Triplett, Ph.D. has been named Chief Operating Officer of the Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter School Network. The announcement was made by James Meza, Jr., Dean . . . [MORE ...]
June 9 - Andre Perry Named Associate Dean of College of Education
» Andre Perry, Ph.D. named Associate Dean of College of Education & Human Development and CEO of charter school network. [MORE ...]
April 2 - UNO Lottery Results Available to Parents
» The Capital One - UNO Charter Network conducted lotteries for students on waiting lists at Medard Nelson and Pierre Capdau Charter Schools. Results are now available to parents. [MORE ...]
March 26 - UNO Charter Schools Conduct Admissions Lottery
» The Capital One - UNO Charter School Network will conduct lotteries on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, for Medard Nelson and Pierre Capdau charter schools... [MORE ...]
January 28 - NBA Players Visit Pierre A. Capdau School
» Players from the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks will conduct a literacy event with students in grades K-3 at Pierre A. Capdau-UNO Charter School. [MORE ...]
» 2007 Press Releases
The links below are PDF versions of our recent press releases. You will need the free Adobe® Reader® to view these files. Visit Adobe’s website for the latest version.
UNO College of Education Conducts Lesson Study Open House at Capdau
» The University of New Orleans College of Education and Human Development's Department of Curriculum and Instruction will conduct a Lesson Study Open House at Pierre Capdau-UNO Charter School on Friday, Dec. 14. from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This professional development program allows teachers an opportunity to systematically examine their practice in a classroom setting. [MORE ...]
Jumpstart UNO plans to beautify Nelson-UNO Charter preschool play yard
» Students from the University of New Orleans who help prepare preschool-age children for elementary school will lead a community service project at Nelson elementary on Friday, November 30th. [MORE ...]
UNO Early College High School Receives $30,000 in Band Instruments
» Pierre A. Capdau UNO-ECHS received new band instruments for its music program as part of a grant from The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. [MORE ...]
Medard Nelson Returns to Campus on St. Bernard Ave.
» Medard H. Nelson Elementary returns to its original campus on St. Bernard Ave. upon its restoration following Hurricane Katrina. [MORE ...]
Capital One-UNO Charter Network LEAP Scores
» Students at UNO Charter Network Schools showed significant improvement over 2006 results [MORE ...]
UNO Charter Network Ready for Aug. 20 Opening
» Most schools in the Capital One-UNO Charter Network opened their doors to students on Aug. 20, 2007. ECHS opens Sept 4; Gentilly Terrace returns to original location [MORE ...]
U.S. Dept. of Energy Secretary Visits Capdau
» Secretary Samuel W. Bodman Announced the U.S. DOE's EnergySmart Schools Program at Capdau-UNO Charter [MORE ...]
Capital One Honors Educator of the Year
» Capital One and the University of New Orleans honor educators of the year at a ceremony held in downtown New Orleans [MORE ...]
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» UNO Charter Network–In the News
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